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M2.8 Depth: 111.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 13:39:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile). At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.6 km
Intermediate
111.6 km
111.6 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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